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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the specific aspect of Tadzio that inspires Aschenbach?
(a) His voice.
(b) His body.
(c) His clothing.
(d) His eyes.

2. What sense do the boatmen give to Aschenbach?
(a) They are sad.
(b) They are corrupt.
(c) They are genuine.
(d) They are happy.

3. The tone at the beginning of "Death In Venice" is ___________.
(a) Ominous.
(b) Lighthearted.
(c) Sad.
(d) Dramatic.

4. How does Aschenbach describe the family as a whole?
(a) Unsophisticated.
(b) Rude.
(c) Dignified.
(d) Nervous.

5. What is Aschenbach afraid will happen when Tadzio is wrestling?
(a) He will ignore Aschenbach.
(b) He will die.
(c) He will have fun.
(d) He will want to leave the beach.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aschenbach see at dawn?

2. How intelligent is Aschenbach?

3. What does Aschenbach drink while he watches the street performers?

4. What is the purpose of the street performers?

5. How does Aschenbach know that Tadzio's family is leaving Venice?

(see the answer key)

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